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The Senate approved the House-passed debt limit and federal spending bill by a 63-36 vote, after defeating the offered 10 amendments. Members also approved a House-passed resolution…

The Senate considered a House-passed measure to repeal a Washington, D.C., policing reform law.

In a 95-2 vote, the Senate approved legislation to extend federal programs that provide grants to local fire departments for training, equipment, and staffing.

The Senate confirmed two nominations: Richard Verma, State Department deputy secretary for Management and Resources; and Laura Taylor-Kale, Defense Department assistant secretary for…

The Senate continued work on judicial nominations, including confirming Lara Montecalvo’s nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and voting to limit debate on Sarah…

The Senate confirmed Constance Milstein to be U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Malta. Lawmakers also approved a House-passed water resources development bill.

The Senate passed a bill providing grants to the U.S. computer chip industry to better compete with China. Later in the day, lawmakers blocked a bill increasing benefits for toxin-exposed…

The Senate confirmed three nominations: Nina Morrison, U.S. District Court judge for the Eastern District of New York; Todd Harper, member of the National Credit Union Administration; and Amy…

The Senate confirmed Susan Grundmann to be a member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority, and Jerome Powell tp serve as chair of the Federal Reserve Board for a second term. Members…

The Senate worked on instructions for negotiations between the House and Senate on a science and technology research bill. Both chambers have already passed separate versions of the…

The Senate confirmed two nominations: Nani Coloretti, White House Budget Office deputy director; and Eliot Kang, assistant secretary of state for International Security and…

Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) and a group of Republican senators held a news conference to discuss Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky address to Congress on the Russian invasion of his country. Senator Portman said…

The Senate convened for a legislative session.

A group of Republican senators held a news conference to discuss tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Several of the members had returned from a 48-hour trip to Ukraine and expressed their…

The Senate continued work on the fiscal year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

The Senate continued work on the fiscal year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

The Senate voted to limit debate on Brian Nelson’s nomination for treasury undersecretary for terrorism and financial crimes. Vice President Kamala Harris presided to cast the deciding vote that…

Senate Republicans held a news conference to call for floor action on the National Defense Authorization Act.

The Senate confirmed Sarah A.L. Merriam’s judicial nomination to the U.S. District Court in Connecticut.